Talking Climate Change with Yash Negi

Microsoft-Backed Startup Chestnut Aims to Fix Carbon Credit Market with $160 Million Investment

Yash Negi Season 2 Episode 15

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Chestnut Carbon, a startup supported by Microsoft, has secured $160 million to expand its efforts in forest carbon removal. The company aims to tackle the credibility issues in the nature-based carbon credit market by acquiring degraded farmland and planting trees. Their approach includes rigorous monitoring and assessment to ensure high-quality carbon removal.

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